These STEAM activities are perfect for homeschool classes or co-ops. Put science, technology, engineering, and math into hands-on homeschool STEM learning.
Last year, I started a new Space Club program at four middle schools. Not wanting to reinvent the wheel, I searched the web for ideas and curriculum to implement. I soon became excited to find great resources like NASA and TeachEngineering , but I was
Not long before I made the move from a local Club to BGCA, I started playing a game with my middle grades members that they LOVED. I adapted it from something I heard on a podcast and called it Dum…
While traditional Dodgeball is my favorite campers sometimes need variations to keep it interesting.
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Since summer camps are right around the corner. Many camps have themed days or if it is sleep away you get to deck out your cabin. Because of this, we compiled a list of ideas for themes! Hawaiin Harry Potter Disney Football Army Alice in Wonderland Animal planet Girl Power Going Green Game shows Hollywood Holidays Lov
Start with a square. Cut the top and add to the right (90 degrees). Cut the bottom and add to the left (90 degrees). Trace your design on paper and rotate! Click here to see how to create a translation tessellation
We’re back with another STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) series! This time it’s Summer STEAM Camp. We will be joining up with some other fabulous bloggers over the next few weeks to bring you simple STEAM projects centered around the five senses. This week’s theme is SEE. I decided to explore tessellations. A […]
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Fun acid/base experiment for kids of all ages. Uses only common household ingredients. No heat required.
Build your own zoetrope and create your own animation. Hours of STEAM fun for kids who love art, engineering and science!
This project was sort of the low-rent version of something I saw on the Martha Stewart Show. Ok, not sort of. It is low rent. I don’t have a staff of 15 and a craft coordinator and a controll…
When it comes to art, many believe that it is an inextricable part of life while some do not consider art all that important. The fact is art is something
Running your own summer day camp? Hillary is back with some fun theatre games for kids, perfect for…
If you look at your fingers, you'll see lots of lines, arches and loops. Did you know your fingerprint is unique to you!! Even more unique than your DNA.
Creative writing in libraries is a no-brainer. I will always have a special fondness for creative writing programs: when I was a kid I would spend hours filling notebooks with my “novels,R…
This super-simple experiment, originally from the Questacon Science Club, might stump even the smartest of adults! Here's what you'll need: a
O'Keeffe's paintings make great inspiration for kids' art projects, so let's check out 10 of the best Georgia O'Keeffe projects for kids!
7th Grade Graffiti Unit- "From 'Tags' to 'Pieces': Creating a Personal Identity" For the next couple weeks we will be working on creating a personal identity and showcasing it through our artwork. We will be learning about the history and art form of graffiti. The term graffiti is writing or drawings that have been scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place. Graffiti ranges from simple written words to elaborate wall paintings, and it has existed since ancient times, with examples dating back to Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and the Roman Empire. In modern times, paint, particularly spray paint, and marker pens have become the most commonly used graffiti materials. In most countries, marking or painting property without the property owner's consent is considered defacement and vandalism, which is a punishable crime. We will be using the website https://graffitiknowhow.com/ for a lot of info. Graffiti History DAY 1-3 During our first week you will decide on a tag, or nickname, to use for the graffiti unit; practice creating graffiti letters and brainstorm ideas for your first piece. 1. We will work together and discuss some characteristics that are showcased in graffiti fonts, such as layout, letter structure, overlapping, add ons/break offs, and shading techniques. 2. Practice creating different lettering ideas. You should use your initials for this step. You can take a look at one of the links below for help and inspiration. You can also use sites like 1001fonts.com to find graffiti inspired fonts. 3. Create a nickname for yourself that is at least four letters long. Fold a piece of paer in half and practice your nickname using two different graffiti fonts. Choose a color scheme and practice blending some of your colors together to make interesting color combinations. Think about how you will create contrast between your background shape and your name. KEEP YOUR SKETCHES FROM THESE TWO DAYS. YOU WILL NEED TO SUBMIT THEM FOR CREDIT. https://cooltourspain.com/graffiti-letters/ Here is a link to a site that discusses creating graffiti letters. It could also be helpful as you work on creating your different design ideas. Here is another website with a good tutorial on word placement and blending colors. Here is a wikihow with two font design tutorials with step by step instructions. Here is a Youtube site, DK Drawing that has a ton of graffiti tutorial videos. DAY 3-8 Our final project will be creating a small fence sculpture with your graffiti painted on its side. We will be using paint and posca pens to paint your graffiti design on the side of your fence. Take a look at the link below for a bunch of step by step pictures of the entire process. https://amslerartroom.wordpress.com/student-work/graffiti-fence-name-designs/ Remember to make your piece bold and colorful. This is a personal art piece that represents you. Use colors that you like and choose a style of letters that you enjoy. 7th AR Standards: CR1.7.1 CR 2.7.1 CR2.7.2 CR3.7.1 P5.7.1 R7.7.2 CN10.7.1 CN11.7.1
Plan the new school year with these goal setting worksheets for kids. Use this goal planning printable to help kids plan and take action on their goals.
Learn about fingerprinting for kids & play detective! Fun ideas for a CSI or spy party or science activity for preschool & elementary ages!
Introducing our Fingerprint Detective Worksheet - a perfect tool for young aspiring investigators who are curious about the science behind fingerprints! This engaging worksheet provides an interactive learning experience that will captivate their attention and develop their understanding of this fascinating subject.
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We reached the Tabernacle and I put together a fun hands on tabernacle lesson for my kids to go through based off of a Tabernacle Sunday School lesson I did.
Michelangelo is one of the greatest artists the world has ever seen & these Michelangelo Art Projects for Kids are perfect for the kids to learn about him!
Have you tried the egg drop project yet? This was our 4th year in a row taking part this super fun STEM activity for kids! Check out how to do it with your children or students, and be sure to print out our two free printable recording sheets. Follow our STEM and STEAM Activities for …
Too many classroom icebreakers require students to take big social risks with people they barely know. Or they don't really help students get to know each other. Or they are just plain cheesy.
Add a little fun this year with this fall activities for after school with your child. Here are our top picks from our weekly After School Blog Hop. We want to share with you the
Collaborative art is a fun, unique way to encourage a group of people (kids or adults) to work together and create something beautiful! Group art projects can take so many different forms and there is no right or wrong way to make art together. Ready for 28 of the best group art project ideas?! The
“Chromatic Cascade” by Jen Stark, Los Angeles Jen Stark herself! Parking Garage Mural by Jen Stark, Los Angeles Jen Stark is a Los Angeles based artist known for h…
Check out these fun activities from Award Winning Author/Illustrator Jarett Lerner to do at home or in the classsroom. Includes comics, drawing, and more.
5 th grade students love looking at Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night and creating their own personalized version. Students learn abo...
Connect with your kids and teach binary coding at the same time in this fun coding bracelets activity for kids! This is one of our favorite technology activities for kids! “What if the other kids
Imagination Workout Printable Click the link above to download Attalie’s Imagination Workout free printable art worksheet.
More than just a detective kit for kids, this discovery box from Green Kid Crafts is full of detective science activities...
